Experiences of Contracting with the Private Sector: a Selective Review


 
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English

Author:

England R

Publisher:

Department for International Development Health Resource Centre

Pages:

55

Description:

This paper reviews some experiences of social agencies contracting with the private sector to provide health care services. It focuses on the capacity of this mechanism to improve access to services by the poor. The term private sector is used to cover both for-profit and not-for-profit providers of health services. The paper draws on these experiences to suggest some lessons and basic guidelines for contracting. [author’s description]

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